Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Night in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
10:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Margate City, NJ
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
73.4 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Margate City, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway from Hamilton to the coast, this 73.4-mile trip to Margate City is an efficient option. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $12 for fuel covers your costs for this straightforward jaunt across the Northeast. Since the route is so compact, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you to maximize your time at the shore. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from the interior of New Jersey to the beach with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.7 miles from Hamilton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 90% of your travel spent on high-speed roads. Your journey is dominated by a 64.9-mile stretch on the Garden State Parkway, which provides a consistent, high-speed pace for the vast majority of your commute. Once you exit the parkway, the character of the road shifts as you transition onto Tilton Road and the Downbeach Express to reach your final destination. You will find that the experience is primarily a functional interstate grind rather than a winding backroads tour. Prepare for a steady, predictable drive that relies on major thoroughfares to bridge the gap between your starting point and the coast.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 64.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Tilton Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near (17) / Old Corlies Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start ((17) / Old Corlies Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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(17) / Old Corlies Avenue
Turn left onto (17) / Old Corlies Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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NJ 33
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 33
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
8
67 mi into trip
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~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36
Toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City
6
73.4 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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CR 629; OD / Ventnor Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 629; OD / Ventnor Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Hamilton, NJ to Margate City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 563: Northfield along the way.
Cr 563: Northfield
67 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 64.9 mi | 1h 15m |
| Tilton Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Downbeach Express | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| NJ 33 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Jerome Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Margate Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Mill Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 64.9 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Margate City, NJ.
1
Start on Gully Road
155 ft
·
5 sec
·
Gully Road
2
Turn left onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
3
Turn left onto NJ 33
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 33
4
Take the exit
272 ft
·
9 sec
Toward NJ 66 East: Premium Outlets Boulevard
5
Turn left onto NJ 33
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 33
6
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 33
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
NJ 33
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
8
Merge onto GSP
65 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 36
Toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto CR 563
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tilton Road
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Mill Road
12
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
13
Continue on CR 563
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Downbeach Express
14
Continue on CR 563
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jerome Avenue
Use the none lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto CR 629; OD
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Ventnor Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
CR 629; OD
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short 1.5-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With no mandatory stops required to reach Margate City, you can easily complete the trip in one go without needing to build in rest breaks. Keep an eye on traffic patterns when merging onto the Garden State Parkway, as this long stretch acts as the primary artery for your entire journey. Since fuel costs are estimated at just $12, you can keep your travel budget focused on your destination rather than on the road. Aim to head out early in the day to make the most of your time once you arrive at the shore.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.7 miles from Hamilton, NJ, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 73.4 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.7 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Margate City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hamilton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hamilton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 73.4 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hamilton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 64.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.7 mi from Hamilton, NJ · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 73.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Hamilton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.9 miles.
Arriving in Margate City, NJ
The final approach into Margate City, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Margate City, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.15 one way
$24.29 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
| premium | $4.92 | $14.22 | $28.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.31 | $32.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.89
Garden State Parkway
(64.9 mi)
$3.89
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.52 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.28 | $4.70 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Margate City, NJ
Night in Margate City on Sunday
Local time
10:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Margate City, NJ covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Tilton Road, Downbeach Express. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.7 miles from Hamilton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start ((17) / Old Corlies Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hamilton, NJ to Margate City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 563: Northfield along the way.
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